Saleema
girl nameSaleema entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #6048 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#6048
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7260 |
| 1980s | #8671 |
| 1990s | #10787 |
| 2000s | #15464 |
| 2010s | #14939 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Saleema are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Saleema alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Saleema in 2025?
- Saleema is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Saleema most popular?
- Saleema peaked in 1976, reaching #6048 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Saleema with classmates?
- Saleema will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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